Tell CU Boulder That Bison Don’t Belong at Football Games

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Wtf do panicked bison have to do with college football? 😑 Urge CU Boulder to stop forcing bison to run across the field at games!

Bison feel fear, pain, and joy just like us, and would never choose to be in a chaotic stadium on their own. The sixth bison used as CU’s live mascot, Ralphie VI, apparently made this pretty obvious, and the school let her “retire” after about three years—but Ralphies before her were exploited for up to 11 years. 😠 Like Ralphie VI, all of these bison would rather have been free.

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In their natural habitat, bison live their best lives roaming open spaces and hanging with their herds. They’ll never thrive in a stadium where they’re forced to sprint for screaming fans. There’s zero reason to put animals through this stress, and willing human mascots can do a much better job of pumping up the team and the fans.

Please tell CU Boulder’s Chancellor to end the live mascot program and leave all bison in peace! ☮️

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Dr. Justin

Schwartz

University of Colorado Boulder

Message to {contact_data~firstName} {contact_data~lastName}:

I was disappointed to learn that CU Boulder still uses live bison as mascots. Forcing an animal to run across a football stadium full of screaming fans and bright lights is cruel and unnecessary.

We’ve come a long way since Alabama had a live elephant mascot living on campus and UCLA was bringing live bears to its games. But all animals, bison included, experience stress, pain, joy, love, and the desire to be free. They’re not props or objects to be carted out for our entertainment. You made the compassionate decision to let Ralphie VI live out her desire to graze peacefully, so why condemn more bison to running across football fields? For them, bright lights, screaming crowds, bands, and noisemakers cause stress and fear. Human mascots, on the other hand, often enjoy these environments.

Please make the ethical decision to end the live mascot program. Thank you.

Sincerely,

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